Chief of the Air Staff of the Bangladesh Air Force is currently visiting Pakistan had potential discussion on JF-17 deal in a meeting with the Chief of Air Staff of the Pakistan Air Force in Islamabad on Tuesday.
The press release issued by ISPR said Bangladesh Air Force Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan called on Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu in Islamabad.
The statement also added that the detailed discussions were also held on the potential procurement of JF-17 Thunder aircraft.
“The meeting focused on strengthening operational cooperation and institutional synergy, with emphasis on training, capacity building, and collaboration in aerospace advancements,” it said.
The visiting Air Chief of the Bangladesh Air Force received Guard of Honor Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu briefed him on PAF’s recent advancement and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to supporting Bangladesh Air Force through a comprehensive training framework from basic to advanced flying and specialized courses across PAF institutions.
The Chief of the Air Staff of the Bangladesh Air Force is on an official visit to Pakistan and met with the Chief of Air Staff of the Pakistan Air Force in Islamabad today.
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Babar Sidhu also assured regarding the fast-track delivery of Super Mushak trainer aircraft along with a complete training and long-term support ecosystems. The discussion was also held on the potential procurement of JF-17 Thunder aircraft, the inter-services public relations said on Tuesday in a statement.
“He also assured fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft, along with a complete training and long-term support ecosystem,” the ISPR statement issued on Tuesday said.
“The Bangladeshi air chief praised PAF’s combat record and expressed interest in benefiting from its operational expertise, seeking assistance in maintenance support for Bangladesh Air Force’s aging fleet and integration of air defence radar systems to enhance air surveillance,” the statement said.
“Detailed discussions were also held on the potential procurement of JF-17 Thunder aircraft,” it said, adding that the delegation also visited key PAF facilities.
“The visit underscored the strong historical ties between Pakistan and Bangladesh and reflected a shared resolve to deepen defence cooperation and build a long-term strategic partnership,” it added.
The JF-17 Thunder multi-role fighter jet was jointly developed by China and Pakistan. The fighter has proved its combat capabilities during the two conflicts with our rival India in 2019 and 2025. The press release issued by his pair stated that the Bangladesh Air Force Air Chief Marshal Hassan Mehmood Khan called on Pakistan Air Force Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Sidhu in Islamabad.
